The looming tobacco epidemic and its potential for thwarting the development process has prompted most governments in sub-Saharan Africa to ratify the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC).

Unhealthy diets are a major risk factor related to the rapid rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Fruit and vegetables are important parts of a healthy diet, as are other high-fibre foods.